Gel Antiscar
Topical Gel · TOP · (100mg + 50iu + 10mg) · 20 gm
৳300
Gel
Antiscar
Allium cepa + Heparin + Allantoin
— Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
(100mg + 50iu + 10mg)
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Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
This gel should be applied 3-4 times a day to the affected area and massaged gently in order to achieve better penetration. Continue with a circular motion until the gel is completely absorbed. Treatment may take several weeks or months depending on the size of existing scars and contracture.This gel is very safe and its tolerability has been proven in numerous clinical studies. Small children and even babies can be treated safely.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
This gel is indicated for the following scar treatment: hypertrophic and keloid scars scar that occurs after surgery scar that occurs after amputation, burns and trauma scar due to traumatic tendon contracture
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
This gel should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Extract of Allium cepa: It is derived from the membrane of Allium cepa (onion membrane). It shows antiphlogistic efects through inhibition of infammatory mediators’ secretion and anti-allergenic efect. Extract of Allium cepa inhibits growth of fbroblast of diferent origin, particularly kelloidal fbroblasts. It has also bactericidal efect. While these properties stimulate primary wound healing, it prevents non-physiological scar formation.Heparin: In case of local application, it shows inhibitory efect on fbroblast proliferation. While heparin increases tissue hydration, it reduces irritation resulted from induration and infammation.Allantoin: Allantoin stimulates cellular proliferation. It also supports the development of healthy cells. Allantoin is convenient substance for the treatment of scar through its properties of stimulating epithelization and providing elastic surface formation.Clinical studies: Evaluation of the use of Extract of Allium cepa, Heparin & Allantoin gel for the prevention of scar formation: Total 1,268 patients were evaluated and after 2 to 3 months of treatment with Extract of Allium cepa, Heparin & Allantoin gel, a reduction of 31.5% in mean scar width and 47.8% reduction of mean scar height at the end of the observation period. Assessment of the use of Extract of Allium cepa, Allantoin, and Heparin in the early treatment of C-section scars: A total of 61 females, aged ≥18 years, who had given birth by C-section were evaluated. After six weeks of treatment, the gel showed signifcant improvement of the color, stifness and irregularity of C-section scars.
There is no known and reported drug interaction.
This gel is generally well tolerated even in long-term use. In rare cases, some local irritations are reported such as slight erythema and itching. These side effects do not require discontinuation of the treatment.
There are no studies conducted during pregnancy and lactation periods. Therefore it should be used with caution.
During treatment of fresh scars with this preparation, excess cold, UV lights and abrupt massage should be avoided. Avoid contact with eyes, the inside of the nose or mouth and other mucous membranes.